Tda 2.2

TDA 2.2     Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

Know about the legislation guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.

  1. Identify the current legislation guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) – ensures that children are safe and looked after. Children have the right to be protected from all types of abuse. The convention gives children and young people the right to:

      Special protection measures and assistance
  Access to services such as education and healthcare
            Develop their personalities, abilities and talents to the fullest potential
  Grow up in an environment of happiness, love and understanding
  Be informed about and participate in achieving their rights in an accessible and active manner


Children’s Act 1989 - Parents and professionals must work together to ensure the welfare of the child. At act believes that:


  The best place for children to be looked after is within their own homes.


  The welfare of the child is the paramount consideration.


  Parents should continue to be involved with their children and any legal proceedings that may concern them, and that legal proceedings should be unnecessary in most instances.


  The welfare of children should be promoted by partnership between the family and the Local Authority.


  Children should not be removed from their family, or contact terminated, unless it is absolutely necessary to do so.


  The child's needs arising from race, culture, religion and language must be taken into account.



Education Act 2002 – This sets out the responsibilities for local education authorities, governing bodies, head teachers and all those working in schools to ensure that children are safe and free from harm. Teachers and other staff in the education...